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North Central Health District bringing awareness to ‘World Hepatitis Day’

July 28 is known as World Hepatitis Day, and The North Central Health District wants to make sure you know the signs and how to stay protected.

July 28, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

World Hepatitis DayWorld Hepatitis DayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — July 28 is known as World Hepatitis Day, and The North Central Health District wants to make sure you know the signs and how to stay protected. According to Michael Hokanson, the district’s public information officer, says there’s been an increase in hepatitis cases over the past several years. Hepatitis is a…

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Coach Sheddrick ‘Spoon’ Risper celebrates 25 years of coaching

He began coaching at Westside in 1998, serving 11 years as an assistant coach under Robert Davis.

July 28, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Coach Spoon RisperMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Westside High School football coach Sheddrick “Spoon” Risper is celebrating 25 years of coaching. He began coaching at Westside in 1998, serving 11 years as an assistant coach under Robert Davis. He then took over as head coach 2009. To his players, like Carlos Griffin, Coach Spoon is more than just a coach. “Ain’t…

Perdue Elementary holding donation drive to give back to local cancer patients

Perdue Elementary School started its donation drive to benefit cancer patients on Thursday.

July 28, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Perdue Elementary collecting protein drinks to donate to the cancer centerProtein DrinksWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perdue Elementary School started its donation drive to benefit cancer patients on Thursday. The drive, started in 2016, collects protein drinks to go toward the cancer care center across from the school. Since the start of the drive, the school has lost two students…

Bibb School District hosts Back to School Public Safety Summit

Bibb County School District leaders and law enforcement took part in a back to school safety and security summit Thursday.

July 28, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District leaders and law enforcement took part in a back to school safety and security summit Thursday. The meeting focused on reviewing school and district safety plans and the roles each agency plays in an emergency response. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says he wants to be in touch with all public safety agencies…

Dairy Queens of Middle Georgia Celebrate “Miracle Treat Day”

"We're glad to be a small part of something so big. This community comes together when it's time to do it."

July 28, 2022

Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dairy Queen locations across Middle Georgia took part in the 13th annual “Miracle Treat Day” on Thursday. If you buy a blizzard at a participating Dairy Queen, one dollar is donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. The Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s hospital in Macon is part of that network. Justin Kelly owns the Dairy Queen in…

Bridges project in South Bibb opens roads to public

July 28, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The project involving 8 bridges in South Macon has reached the point in which traffic has been opened to the public. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project that began in 2019, near south Bibb County is nearing its end. Wednesday, all 8 bridges opened to traffic. GDOT says there will be future traffic…

Tech Report: $52 Billion In Grants And Incentives Has Been Passed By Legislation, Leaked Documents Could Show Another Prime Day For Amazon.

Tech Report: $52 Billion in grants and incentives passed by legislation

July 28, 2022

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Meta has announced it’s first ever year over year report, since it’s switch to a public company in 2012. According to leaked documents, Amazon may hold another Prime Day late this year. After failing to block third party cookies, Google looks to restrict them during late 2024. $52 Billion in grants and incentives has been passed by legislation for Semiconductor…

Rain chances are rising ahead of the weekend

July 28, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will see a slight increase in our rain chances to finish off the work week. Today This morning was much like all the others we have seen so far this week, however we will begin to observe some slight differences later this afternoon. We will be seeing some added cloud cover, primarily in the form…

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UPDATE: Three arrested after man shot while in car in East Dublin

July 28, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The GBI makes three arrests in a recent East Dublin shooting. The GBI arrested 42 year old Brian Williams, of Dublin, 46 year old Lee Voneric Mack, of East Dublin, and 47 year old Leroy Mack Jr., of Dublin. All are charged with one count of aggravated assault. Williams and Mack were arrested on Tuesday, and Mack Jr. was…

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.75%

July 28, 2022

Edward Smart,

Spirit has ended merger talks with frontier and will instead focus on a deal with JetBlue. The Federal Reserved hikes its second consecutive three-quarters percentage point interest rate increase. The move makes credit cards and car loans more expensive in hopes we don’t spend as much. Best Buy cut its profit forecast for the year, citing weaker demand and consumers…

UPDATE: Another victim of June shooting pronounced dead

23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later.

July 28, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/28/22): 23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later. An autopsy has been requested to find the cause of death. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Bibb County…

B.S. Report: July 27th – The Falcons Rebuild

Matt's gone, Julio's gone, and Falcons fans have to face the music this season.

July 28, 2022

David Tufts,

Matt’s gone, Julio’s gone, and Falcons fans will have to face the music this season. Bill Shanks explains why the Falcons will probably be the worst team in the league this year, and why that is a good thing. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, desmond-ridder, marcus, mariota, NFL

Coach’s Corner 2022: Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals.

July 27, 2022

David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals. After an undefeated regular season last year, coach Lassiter looks to take the Royals all the way in their new division. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley, Coach’s Corner, County, high school football, lassiter, Royals,…

Middle Georgia to stay hot on Thursday

July 27, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Highs today made it to 96° in Macon with heat index values in the 100s for much of the afternoon. This starts a trend of mid/upper 90s that will continue for the rest of the week and into the weekend. A stationary boundary to our north will still be the main focus for rain and storms, but scattered storms will…

Macon-Bibb Mayor to propose reduced millage rate

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending lowering the county's millage rate by 2 mills.

July 27, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending lowering the county’s millage rate by 2 mills. On August 2, the Mayor will recommend to Commission that the county millage rate go from 19.901 mills to 17.901 mills. The lower millage rate is part of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It focuses on improving public safety, code enforcement, recreation,…

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital patients celebrate “Miracle Treat Day”

The Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital got an early start on celebrating the 13th annual "Miracle Treat Day", which is set for Thursday.

July 27, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital got an early start on celebrating the 13th annual “Miracle Treat Day”, which is set for Thursday. It is a collaboration among the hospital, the Children’s Miracle Network and participating Dairy Queen locations. Kids at the hospital received Dairy Queen Blizzards at a pre-party Wednesday. “Giving a child an ice…

Macon pastor honored for 50 years of service

Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. of Macedonia Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years of service with the unveiling of Eddie D. Smith Sr. Way on Wednesday.

July 27, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. of Macedonia Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years of service with the unveiling of Eddie D. Smith Sr. Way on Wednesday. It’s a section of road located on Second Street between Central and Piedmont Avenues. Pastor Smith says the ceremony was about more than just himself. “Really inviting them…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports 40 homicides in 2022

According to Coroner Leon Jones, Macon-Bibb County is on track to surpass the number of homicides from 2021, which was 55.

July 27, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide that happened Tuesday night. The killings brings the county’s homicide count for 2022 to 40. The sheriff’s office says four of them were “justifiable.” According to Coroner Leon Jones, Tuesday’s deadly shooting happened at Waverly Point Townhomes on Forest Hill Road. “To hear that mama scream…

Macon business owner donates life jackets for use at Amerson River Park

Following recent drownings in Middle Georgia, a local business owner is doing his part to help people stay safe in the water.

July 27, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following recent drownings in Middle Georgia, a local business owner is doing his part to help people stay safe in the water. Deo Oliver, the owner of Quick Kill Pest Control in Macon, donated 12 life jackets for use at Amerson River Park following several drownings there this year. Oliver says he felt something had to…

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3 arrested in connection to Sandersville vandalism cases

July 27, 2022

Haley Janes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Arrests have been made in connection to several recent vandalism cases in Washington County. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Steven Alexander Macinsky III, 20-year-old Robert Alton Windsor, and 19-year-old Randall Austin May have all been arrested for charges of interference with Government property, criminal trespass, as well as some counts of vandalism to…

Woman charged with stealing ambulance from Macon hospital

July 27, 2022

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman, accused of stealing an ambulance, is facing felony theft charges. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies caught up with the stolen ambulance on Interstate 16 westbound on Saturday, July 16th. Deputies were able to box-in the emergency vehicle and bring it to a stop on the shoulder. The driver, Alexia Williams, was taken into…

First case of monkeypox reported in Middle Georgia

The North Central Health District confirms the first reported case of monkeypox in Middle Georgia.

July 27, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

Credit: MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monkeypox cases are increasing, and there’s now a reported case in Middle Georgia. North Central Health District Public Information Officer, Michael Hokanson, confirmed the case but couldn’t share what county the case is in. “It is a notifiable disease to Public Health,” he said. “So an individual would be screened for testing if they meet…

Woman in critical condition following Rocky Creek Road crash

The collision happened in the 1700 block of Rocky Creek Road around 8:52 p.m.

July 27, 2022

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in critical condition following a crash in Macon Tuesday evening. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the collision happened in the 1700 block of Rocky Creek Road around 8:52 p.m. According to witness statements, a red Infiniti sedan and a burgundy Chevrolet Equinox collided. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Shirley…

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Two arrested with drug and traffic charges after chase with MCSO

July 27, 2022

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday evening, 2 men were arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on drug and traffic violation charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:13 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a 2010 Honda Accord after witnessing it commit a traffic violation on I-75 South. When the deputy requested assistance after making…

July 28 is known as World Hepatitis Day, and The North Central Health District wants to make sure you know the signs and how to stay protected.

He began coaching at Westside in 1998, serving 11 years as an assistant coach under Robert Davis.

Perdue Elementary School started its donation drive to benefit cancer patients on Thursday.

Bibb County School District leaders and law enforcement took part in a back to school safety and security summit Thursday.

"We're glad to be a small part of something so big. This community comes together when it's time to do it."

23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later.

Matt's gone, Julio's gone, and Falcons fans have to face the music this season.

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals.

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending lowering the county's millage rate by 2 mills.

The Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital got an early start on celebrating the 13th annual "Miracle Treat Day", which is set for Thursday.

Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. of Macedonia Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years of service with the unveiling of Eddie D. Smith Sr. Way on Wednesday.

According to Coroner Leon Jones, Macon-Bibb County is on track to surpass the number of homicides from 2021, which was 55.

Following recent drownings in Middle Georgia, a local business owner is doing his part to help people stay safe in the water.

The North Central Health District confirms the first reported case of monkeypox in Middle Georgia.

The collision happened in the 1700 block of Rocky Creek Road around 8:52 p.m.

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